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UPDATE: Kidnappers Free PDP Chairman Kidnapped Along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Abductors of Hon Philip Olabode Aivoji, chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, have set him free.

Aivoji was released on Sunday after spending four days in captivity.

It was reported on Saturday that his abductors had reached out to his family for a ransom of 200 million naira before he could be released.

The report could not however be confirmed as Ogun State Police command who claimed to be on the trail of the criminals kept mute on the ransom payment.

RovingNaija News had over the weekend reported that Aivoji was kidnapped near Ogere along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, on Thursday.

He was returning from a PDP South-West stakeholders’ meeting convened by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde in Ibadan, Oyo capital, when his abductors struck.

The Ogun State Police Command confirmed that 10 travelers were kidnapped along the expressway but nine escaped after the suspected kidnappers were engaged in a fierce battle during which one of the travelers was killed.

The Police said only the PDP chairman was in the custody of the kidnappers, saying they were already combing the forest to secure his release.

The kidnappers contacted the family of the PDP Chairman to demand for N200m ransom.

However, it was not clear whether the ransom was paid before his release on Sunday.

State PDP Publicity Secretary, Hon. Hakeem Amode, who confirmed the release of the Chairman said, “We use this opportunity to appreciate your prayers most importantly because God’s mercies were visible all the way.“

The Police are yet to speak on his release by his abductors.

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